đen
[ʔɗɛn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) of the color black
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con mèo nhà tôi màu đen.My cat is black.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) dark; swarthy
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) unlucky; unfortunate
Examples
đen đủivery unlucky
số/vận đenbad luck
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đen” mean?
(adjective) of the color black
Is “đen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.